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Crochet Bottle Gift Bag
Need a quick-to-make gift bag that is also a gift in itself? Meet the crochet bottle gift bag. Made entirely in single crochet with a handy handle. Worked with two strands held together, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn gives it structure and a lovely texture. Please enjoy this free pattern. Inspiration — I recently picked up some amazing self-care products from Modern Roots for a friend’s birthday gift. (Modern Roots is a boutique store with a location in my lovely town of Stillwater selling all-natural body care products and more—they ship to anywhere in the U.S. if you want to check them out. Minnesota-grown and produced.) I bought a variety of things…
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Crochet Monster Eyeballs
Crochet these adorable eyeballs as a Halloween decoration or toy for the little monsters in your life. This fall project uses just single crochet with basic shaping. Bonus—the yarn comes from the dollar store! Please enjoy this free pattern. Inspiration At my house the change of seasons from summer to autumn means it’s time to clean the garage, start making soup, and of course, plan new cozy crochet projects! It also means it is time to decorate for fall and for Halloween. When I saw some creepy cute porcelain eyeball decorations, I thought, well, those are adorable, but would be hard for some (kids or even an adult son I…
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Crochet Cable Cuff
Crochet this fun cuff that is like a little cable sweater for your wrist. Also makes a great gift with two sets of buttons to make the size adjustable. This small project is a perfect introduction to cable crochet to see if you want to take on a bigger project. The K+C Element Yarn is soft, comfortable and wears well—great for this accessory. Introduction & Inspiration Other than earrings, the jewelry I wear the most is a cuff bracelet. I love what it can bring to an outfit—a little color or in this case a little texture. And if you haven’t crocheted cables yet, this is the perfect small project…
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C2C Crochet Sup Bruh Pillow
Crochet this fun corner-to-corner (C2C) pillow for the young cool guy in your life or to create your own hipster vibe. It uses simple stitches and the Impeccable™ Yarn by Loops & Threads® is easy to work with and easy to care for. Sure to be noticed and a fun way to greet anyone entering the home! Please enjoy this free pattern. Inspiration Wanting to make a decorative pillow, I was drawn to something graphic and font-based—must be my graphic design background. The inspiration to use the phrase “sup bruh” came to me after moving my son into his first college house. (Sup bruh is slang for what’s up brother?)…
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Crochet Pink Twist Bucket Hat
Crochet this cute, quick bucket hat named the pink twist for the beautiful color and for the effect created by working a row of treble crochets in back loops only on the band. Don’t let that fool you, it’s all simple stitches. This project is made with two strands of Lion Brand Rewind Tape Yarn. Working with this soft, silky, lightweight tape yarn is pure joy. Packable, breathable, so fun to make and wear. Inspiration Sure to become one of your favorites, this cute bucket hat features a row of treble crochets on the band. The treble crochets are worked in back loops only which gives this hat some interest…
Free crochet (and sometimes knit) patterns that reflect a cozy lifestyle inspired by simple pleasures.
